| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.69 | 3.430% | $17.2625 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.60 | 8.517% | $144.9787 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.35 | 3.670% | $28.3537 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.95 | 10.465% | $100.4679 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 11.765% | $134.7774 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.46 | 13.471% | $155.9772 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.46 | 10.207% | $183.4506 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.10 | $765.2680 | $765.27 | $765.30 | $765.50 | |